{"id":7864,"date":"2021-08-09T16:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T04:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=7864"},"modified":"2024-05-29T17:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T05:33:39","slug":"the-best-antivirus-software-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/security-safety\/the-best-antivirus-software-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Antivirus Software New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hi,\u00a0Geeks\u00a0fans! You often ask us for our opinion on the best antivirus software available. While any software is better than no software, we always recommend Malwarebytes. Here\u2019s what it is and why we think it\u2019s the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Antivirus software is a must for modern-day devices. Also known as anti-malware, this software protects your laptops and computers by blocking,\u00a0finding, and removing viruses. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0Unfortunately,\u00a0some\u00a0antivirus software is starting to fall behind modern threats. This type of software addresses threats once the virus attacks. That means it reacts to threats rather than blocks them in the first place, and devices are still being infected as a result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0That\u2019s why our favourite antivirus software is\u00a0something\u00a0more sophisticated:\u00a0Malwarebytes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Best Antivirus Software NZ: What is Malwarebytes? <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malwarebytes is an advanced\u00a0solution for a\u00a0common\u00a0problem.\u00a0Older software relies on catching a virus and stopping it when it attacks. Malwarebytes uses several tools that work in unison to break the attack chain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This includes:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Web protection: Prevents access to bad websites, scammer networks, and more<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exploit mitigation: Detects and blocks attempts to abuse vulnerable areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">App behaviour protection: Prevents apps that are already on your device from causing harm\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anomaly detection: Identifies malware and viruses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payload Analysis: Identifies families of known malware<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behaviour monitoring: Detects and blocks ransomware \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes includes protection against 0-day (previously undetected) malware using AI and machine learning. The advanced software stops future infections with Real-Time Protection that works 24\/7. It manages to offer this superior protection whilst staying lightweight, taking up minimal space and with fewer notifications and add-ons, compared to many other well-known antivirus software. We often visit clients complaining of a slow device. Only to find their devices are being slowed down by clunky antivirus software and numerous popups. Thankfully Malwarebytes uses 50% less CPU resources\u00a0than before and is effective on MAC, PC and Android OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><br>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNLUoq06Tb0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does Malwarebytes protect against?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malwarebytes is a great piece of software that protects your devices\u00a0from a\u00a0whole range of issues\u00a0with a whole range of\u00a0tools.\u00a0As Malwarebytes grows in popularity, it also becomes more effective. That\u2019s because it protects millions of computers, and those computers create a stream of detection events. These events help Malwarebytes to provide a fast response as new threats occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That includes ransomware. Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they can result in losing\u00a0all of\u00a0your\u00a0files. However, all of those using the premium version of Malwarebytes for Windows were protected from\u00a0all the major\u00a0attacks in recent years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another threat is that of&nbsp;cryptojacking. This is where malware hijacks your device and uses it to mine for cryptocurrencies. The&nbsp;good news is that Malwarebytes&nbsp;also&nbsp;protects&nbsp;against this threat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malwarebytes also protect against&#8230;<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And finally, Malwarebytes also protects against viruses for Macs. As more people move to Macs, more viruses are being created to evade their systems. This is\u00a0despite the\u00a0illusion\u00a0that\u00a0Mac is known for being safe\u00a0\u2013 which gives users a false sense of security. Macs are just as vulnerable to malware such as adware, PUPs, spyware, and other bad software as PCs, but Malwarebytes can detect and remove these threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why we think Malwarebytes is the best antivirus software right now. And that\u2019s why we include it for all&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/geekplus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Geek+ Premium<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;members as part of the package.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/contact-geeks-on-wheels\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;to find out more about this software or how to get it for your devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;Want to know more about Malwarebytes? Check out their website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/\">Click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi,\u00a0Geeks\u00a0fans! You often ask us for our opinion on the best antivirus software available. While any software is better than no software, we always recommend Malwarebytes. 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